Maya Mobile: unlimited data, one install, every trip

Maya's whole model is different from most travel eSIMs: instead of buying a fixed data allowance per country, you buy a block of days — 3, 7, 14 or 30 — with unlimited data included, and the same eSIM works in any of Maya's 165+ countries without reinstalling.

That trade-off (time-based plans, not data caps) is the thing to understand before buying, so here's what it means in practice, what it costs, and what Maya's own FAQ says about the edge cases that actually matter on a trip.

One eSIM, every future trip

Install Maya once and it's ready the next time you travel — pick a day-block plan and get unlimited data at the same price in 165+ countries.

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How the plans work

Four one-time plans, all unlimited data, no subscription: 3 days for USD 9.99 (USD 3.33/day), 7 days for USD 19.99 (USD 2.86/day), 14 days for USD 27.99 (USD 2.00/day, Maya's "Most Popular" tier), and 30 days for USD 49.99 (USD 1.67/day, "Best Value"). The price is the same regardless of destination — Maya's own framing is that Japan and Jamaica cost the same, which is the opposite of Nomad's per-country/per-region pricing and the real reason to pick one over the other: Maya rewards not knowing your exact route or crossing multiple countries in one trip, while a per-country model rewards a fixed single-destination itinerary. You only pay for the days you actually travel, and the app lets you extend a plan if a trip runs long.

Installed once, reused on every trip

Most competing eSIMs (Nomad included) are bought and installed per trip. Maya's is designed to be installed a single time and left on the phone permanently: land anywhere in the 165+ country footprint, switch on the Maya eSIM, and it works — no reinstalling, no re-scanning a QR code, no re-adding a new profile before the next trip. Installation itself is the standard eSIM flow, download the Maya app and scan a QR code, and Maya states it takes about 2-3 minutes. For someone who travels internationally more than once or twice a year, not having to repeat setup each time is the practical payoff of the model, beyond the flat pricing.

Coverage, cruise plans, and device support

Coverage runs to 165+ countries (Maya's own site puts the country list behind a coverage checker rather than a static page, so confirm your specific destination before buying), plus dedicated plans for 20+ major cruise lines with unlimited data at sea — a niche most competing eSIMs don't address directly. Maya publishes a dedicated eSIM-compatible-devices list rather than a general policy statement, worth checking against your exact phone model since eSIM support still varies by device generation and carrier lock status.

Support and the trust signals worth weighing

Support runs through WhatsApp chat, described as 24/7 in any timezone, plus a standard web contact form and support@maya.net — WhatsApp-first support is unusual among the partners in this program and is a genuine convenience while traveling, since it doesn't require a separate app or account. Maya's own site cites 2 million+ travelers and a 4.5-out-of-5 rating from over 12,500 Trustpilot reviews at the time this was checked; take the exact figures as a snapshot rather than a live number, since review counts and ratings shift over time. The company is Mobile Maya Inc, registered in Nassau, Bahamas — worth knowing for anyone who cares about the corporate jurisdiction behind a purchase.

Practical notes

Data-only eSIM, unlimited data on every plan, one flat price regardless of destination within the 165+ country footprint. Plans are day-blocks (3/7/14/30 days), not subscriptions — buy again for your next trip, or extend an active plan from the app if you're still traveling. Install once via QR code (about 2-3 minutes) and the same eSIM works on future trips without reinstalling. Cruise-specific plans available for 20+ major lines. Support: WhatsApp chat (24/7, any timezone), web contact form, support@maya.net.

One eSIM, every future trip

Install Maya once and it's ready the next time you travel — pick a day-block plan and get unlimited data at the same price in 165+ countries.

See Maya eSIM plans

Affiliate link — if you buy through us we may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.

Maya Mobile questions

Do I need to activate the eSIM again for every trip?

No — per Maya's own FAQ, you install it once before you travel and it stays on your phone. On future trips, you just switch it on and select it for cellular data; there's no reinstalling.

Will I be charged automatically after my plan ends?

Maya's plans are one-time purchases, not subscriptions — there's no auto-renewal built into the day-block model. Buy a new plan (or extend from the app) only when you need it.

What if my trip runs longer than my plan?

You can extend an active plan from the Maya app rather than buying a fresh one from scratch — useful if a trip's length changes after you've already installed the eSIM.

Does Maya cost more in some countries than others?

No — that's the core of the model. The same plan price applies across the whole 165+ country footprint; you're paying for days and unlimited data, not a per-country data cap.